Clashes in Paris as ‘one million march’ against labour reforms



PARIS: -- It is being hailed as the biggest show of strength yet against long-contested labour reforms in France.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925009-clashes-in-paris-as-one-million-march-against-labour-reforms/

'Highly offensive:' GOP lawmakers distance selves from Trump
By ERICA WERNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dismayed Republicans scrambled for cover Tuesday from Donald Trump's inflammatory response to the Orlando massacre, while President Barack Obama and Democrat Hillary Clinton delivered fiery denunciations that underscored the potential peril for the GOP.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925011-highly-offensive-gop-lawmakers-distance-selves-from-trump/

Did Islamic State claim credit for latest attacks too soon?
By LORI HINNANT and SARAH EL DEEB

PARIS (AP) — It took just a few hours for the Islamic State group's opportunistic propaganda machine to capitalize on the latest bloodshed in Florida and in France, with messages claiming the two attackers as its own. It may take the group longer to sort through the implications of a killer whose backstory of conflicted sexuality and heavy drinking is at odds with a carefully crafted public image of its fighters.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925012-did-islamic-state-claim-credit-for-latest-attacks-too-soon/

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Clinton wins Democratic presidential primary in Washington, D.C.

Hillary Clinton’s ‘birthday gift’ to Donald Trump…



WASHINGTON: -- He turned 70 on Tuesday but the only thing Donald Trump got from Hillary Clinton was a harsh rebuke for his response to the Orlando shooting tragedy – notably the property mogul’s comments on US TV that “There is something going on” with President Obama in his handling of the terror threat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925026-hillary-clintons-birthday-gift-to-donald-trump/

Origin of 'Stairway to Heaven' questioned at copyright trial
BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The opening to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," one of rock 'n' roll's best-known ballads, was played for jurors Tuesday in a case brought by the estate of a dead musician that claims it was stolen by the men credited with creating it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925039-origin-of-led-zeppelins-stairway-to-heaven-questioned-at-copyright-trial/

London bans 'unrealistic body images' from transport system
By Tiffany Ap, CNN

(CNN)From July, London commuters will no longer have to view advertisements that "conform to unhealthy or unrealistic body images," the city's transport authority announced.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925043-london-bans-unrealistic-body-images-from-transport-system/

Police looking for 'jealous boyfriend' for killing lover's ex after surprise room visit
Eakkapop Thongtub



PHUKET: -- Police have launched a manhunt for a male suspect who was accused by a woman of murdering her ex-lover in a jealous rage after catching the former couple alone in her room together early on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925046-police-looking-for-jealous-boyfriend-for-killing-lovers-ex-after-surprise-room-visit/

Israel cuts water supplies to West Bank during Ramadan

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are left without access to safe drinking water during the Islamic holy month

DOHA: -- Israel's national water company has cut crucial water supplies to large areas of the occupied-West Bank, leaving tens of thousands of Palestinians without access to safe drinking water during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925048-israel-cuts-water-supplies-to-west-bank-during-ramadan/

Unaccompanied child asylum seeker numbers soar in EU

Most of the minors who have crossed the Mediterranean to Italy this year were unaccompanied by adults, UNICEF says

DOHA: -- The number of unaccompanied children crossing the Mediterranean on unseaworthy boats has soared this year, the UN children's agency says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925049-unaccompanied-child-asylum-seeker-numbers-soar-in-eu/

Russia 'hacked Democrats data on Trump' says US

WASHINGTON: -- Russian government hackers breached Democratic National Committee computers to obtain opposition research on Republican Donald Trump, say officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925052-russia-hacked-democrats-data-on-trump-says-us/

Thai Airways passengers left angry after "fuel leak"


Image: SpringNews

PHUKET: -- A Thai Airways flight bound from Phuket to Bangkok yesterday evening left passengers fuming after developing a fuel leak.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925056-thai-airways-passengers-left-angry-after-fuel-leak/

SET opens up 3.44 to 1,431.54 /Bangkok Post

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Hillary Clinton wins DC primary, as she meets with Sanders
By KEN THOMAS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton brought a close to the presidential primary season with a win Tuesday in the nation's capital and a meeting with dispatched rival Bernie Sanders, hoping to set a tone of Democratic unity heading into next month's party convention in Philadelphia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924860-clinton-and-sanders-to-meet-as-dc-marks-the-final-primary/#entry10858175

Luxury properties illegally built on slopes in Chiang Mai told to show land title deeds or face seizure



CHIANG MAI: -- As government authorities are actively arresting villagers encroaching on forest reserves to grow crops, the forestry officials are also inspecting several hills in Chiang Mai following complaints that many influential people and businessmen are building luxury resorts, hotels, condominiums on steep slopes on the forest reserves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925063-luxury-properties-illegally-built-in-chiang-mai-must-show-title-deeds-or-face-seizure/

Two Ubon monks thrown out for using Ya Ba

Image: Thairath

UBON RATCHATHANI: -- Drugs suppression authorities acting on complaints by villagers raided a temple in Ubon Tuesday and found two stoned monks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925066-two-ubon-monks-thrown-out-for-using-ya-ba/

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Arrest warrants issued for Nataree massage parlour owner for human trafficking



BANGKOK: -- Warrants for the arrest of the owner and the manager of Nataree massage parlour were issued yesterday by the Criminal Court after investigation showed they were involved in several counts of serious charges, one of them is human trafficking.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924994-warrant-issued-for-owner-of-nataree-soapy-massage/#entry10858261

Tourists in Pattaya urged not to give money to beggars

BANGKOK, 15 June 2016 (NNT) - Social Development and Human Security Minister Pol. Gen. Adul Saengsingkeaw visited Pattaya City to raised awareness about the 2016 Beggar Control Act, in order to manage panhandling in the city.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925068-tourists-in-pattaya-urged-not-to-give-money-to-beggars/

PM to visit India on official trip mid-June



BANGKOK, 15 June 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to visit India on an official trip to strengthen bilateral ties on every level.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925069-pm-prayut-to-visit-india-on-official-trip-mid-june/

DIT helps farmers sell more fruits at supermarkets

BANGKOK, 15 June 2016 (NNT) – A collaboration between the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) and Tesco Lotus has allowed fruit farmers to sell more fruit and cope with the ongoing drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925070-thai-dit-helps-farmers-sell-more-fruits-at-supermarkets/

Rapist of Ang Thong girl, 9, arrested in Phetchabun



PHETCHABUN: -- Police have arrested a 37 year old man wanted for the rape of a nine year old girl in Ang Thong province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925079-rapist-of-ang-thong-girl-9-arrested-in-phetchabun/

Low-income earners to receive social welfare benefits

BANGKOK, 15 June 2016 (NNT) - The Cabinet has endorsed a proposal by the Ministry of Finance to allow low-income earners to apply for a social welfare program from June 15 to August 15.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925082-low-income-earners-to-receive-social-welfare-benefits/

Deputies: Gator drags toddler into water near Disney resort

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a child who was dragged into the water by an alligator near Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925104-deputies-gator-drags-toddler-into-water-near-disney-resort-in-orlando/

Sex scandal teacher faces expulsion this week


Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- The teacher at the centre of the Suan Kularb sex scandal will know within the week if he can ever teach again.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925108-suan-kularb-sex-scandal-teacher-faces-expulsion-this-week/

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Surat Thai juvenile centre under thorough search after violent melee that left one dead, 81 injured

SURAT THANI: -- A combined force of soldiers, police and corrections officials today conducted searches of all living quarters of juveniles detained at the Surat Thani Youth and Juvenile Training Centre in Surat Thani province for weapon after yesterday violence that left one detainee dead, and 81 others injured, 30 seriously.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924998-one-dead-81-injured-in-fight-at-juvenile-facility-in-south/page-2#entry10858610

Supreme Court begins first trial of fake rice deal scandal

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders today began the first hearing of testimony by six state witnesses in the controversial fake G-2-G rice deals with China against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and 28 other politicians, state officials and business individuals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925111-supreme-court-begins-first-trial-of-fake-rice-deal-scandal/

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THAI Phuket-Bangkok flight grounded for three hours after warning light scare
Eakkapop Thongtub


The THAI Airways Airbus A333 was grounded for three hours while a systems check was carried out. Photo: Photo: byeangel (Tsingtao, China)

PHUKET: -- A THAI Airways flight from Phuket to Bangkok was grounded for three hours last night (June 14) after a warning light inspired the pilot to abort take-off at Phuket International Airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925056-thai-airways-passengers-left-angry-after-fuel-leak/?p=10858643#entry10858643

Vietnam ponders new agency to run state-owned businesses

HANOI: -- Economists have questioned the Vietnamese government’s plan to set up a new agency to manage state-owned enterprises more effectively, Thanh Nein News Online reported on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925112-vietnam-ponders-new-agency-to-run-state-owned-businesses/

King Power CEO: Purchase of Thai AirAsia shares to benefit both companies

BANGKOK, 15 June 2016 (NNT) - King Power International Co. Ltd. has bought shares in Thai AirAsia, promising to expand the airline's destinations and increase its fleet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925114-king-power-ceo-purchase-of-thai-airasia-shares-to-benefit-both-companies/

Rape & Murder in Na Jomtien: Police Launch Man Hunt
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- On June 14 the Na Jomtien Police Department received reports of a violent murder and rushed to the scene with Sawangboriboon medics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925120-rape-murder-in-na-jomtien-police-launch-man-hunt/